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First Friday

May 6, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First Friday goers will experience after-hours access to galleries and shops, free bites and beverages, live music, retail and restaurant specials, and more. And there’s free parking in the Pugh, Fraser and Beaver garages with validations from participating merchants. For more information, please follow our Facebook event.

First Friday Market Jam
Downtown Farmers Market on Locust Lane
Postponed

Update: Due to the rain, today’s First Friday Market Jam has been postponed. Canary will be rescheduled to play at the Downtown Farmers Market later in the summer.

Eric Ian Farmer and Ady Martinez
MLK Stage
5:30-8pm

Update: Due to the rain, the music in the MLK Plaza during First Friday today has been postponed. Eric Ian Farmer and Ady Martinez will be rescheduled to play at a later date.

CLSN and June State College Pride Info
DID office
5-8pm

Sharing info on the Centre LGBTQA Support Network and June State College Pride.

Movies Under the Stars
Sidney Friedman Park
Postponed

Update: Due to the rain, Movies Under the Stars in Sidney Friedman Park has been postponed. Annie will be shown at a later date this Summer.

 

First Friday at Woskob Family Gallery
5-8pm

Natural dye workshop by Megan Gottfried at 6 p.m.

Join local artists Megan Gottfried for a short workshop on sustainable art making. Explore the natural dyeing process using red cabbage and goldenrod.

 

 

Sunflower seed cup sale by Holger and Wesley for Ukraine, 5-8 p.m.

 

Please consider supporting eight-year olds, Holger and Wesley’s efforts to raise money for Ukrainian humanitarian relief organizations through their sale of sunflower seed cups.  There are a few seeds and soil in each paper cup.  Just water them, watch them sprout, and then plant them outside.  Holger and Wesley chose the sunflower because it is Ukraine’s National Flower, and they have selected a few organizations to receive all donations from their project, including Sunflowers for Peace, which provides medical and humanitarian aid used by paramedics and doctors in affected areas of Ukraine.

A suggested donation is $3 for one or $5 for two.

Open Game Night at Master Goblin Games
5-10pm

Master Goblin Games will be hosting an Open Game Night from 5-10pm!

Happy Valley Improv at the Blue Brick Theatre
7-8:30pm

Happy Valley Improv will be performing at the Blue Brick Theatre! The show starts at 7pm. Buy your tickets in advance with coupon code FIRSTFRIDAY at checkout for 20% off of the May 6 show!

First Friday at 3 Dots
5-8pm

? Opening Reception for “Home Body” Curated by Alex Russell
? ? Featured Performance: Drone Party hosted by The Long Afternoon
? Mocktails by Oli available for purchase
? Beers by Voodoo Brewery available for purchase

First Friday at Kish Bank
5:30-7:30pm

Stop in Kish Bank from 5:30-7:30pm to see the work of Joanne Landis, on display through the Art Alliance Community Outreach Program! Revive Modern Massage will also be featured, and they will be serving beer, wine, and cheeses!

First Friday at The Makery
5:30-8pm

Join The Makery on Friday, May 6th from 5:30-8pm for a night of fantastic, family-friendly fun!
They are partnering with the State College Area School District Libraries to host “You Matter” postcard workshop.
Pop in to create a postcard for someone who matters to you, help create installation art for MLK Plaza, listen to music by Eric Ian Farmer, and enjoy the positive energy of Downtown State College!

First Friday at The State Theatre

Come see the works of Rick Avery, Nancy Brassington, and Mary Vollero, members of the Art Alliance! This joint show is part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program. These same artists will also be displaying art in the Downtown Improvement District office.

First Friday at A’s Pub
Mclanahan’s Downtown Market
7-9pm

Stop by A’s Pub for a happy hour with live entertainment! They’ll be giving out free subs while supplies last!

Artists’ Reception at the Downtown Improvement District
5-8pm

Come see the works of Rick Avery, Nancy Brassington, and Mary Vollero, members of the Art Alliance! This joint show is part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program. These same artists will also be displaying art in The State Theatre.

“What’s Inside Matters!”
Growing Tree Toys
5-8pm

In support of #SCASDReads and the district book “You Matter”, Growing Tree Toys will be giving out free mini excavation blocks. You can take it home or excavate on site with us… because discovering what’s inside matters. While supplies last, one rock per child – it’s a geological expedition in the palm of your hand! Use the included chisel took to dig in and reveal a real mineral, fossil or a dinosaur figure.

First Friday at Juana’s
5-8pm

Enjoy a First Friday food special while you listen to Eric Ian Farmer and Ady Martinez in the MLK Plaza! Juana’s will be open late!

First Friday at Lions Pride
1-8pm

Lions Pride  will host L. Moyer Designs this Friday for a special Mother’s Day/PSU Graduation pop-up shop! Stop by Lions Pride between 1 and 8pm!

First Friday at Harpers
5-7pm

Harpers will be hosting live music on First Friday by Penn State flute performance students Kahley Mitchell and Julia Leone! Enjoy the music between 5 and 7pm!

First Friday at Kitchen Kaboodle
5-7pm

Kitchen Kaboodle will be offering 15% off all Thymes products during First Friday! They’ll be open until 7pm!

First Friday at Appalachian Outdoors

 

Appalachian Outdoors will be doing a drawing for prizes for this First Friday! For every $50.00 you spend during First Friday, you will get an entry into the drawing!

 

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